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Beef Risotto in Eggplant

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Beef Risotto in Eggplant

A fiery Italian beef mince risotto with fresh basil and eggplant, finished with pecorino romano and oregano, served over risotto rice.

Total time
61 min
Prep
17 min
Cook
44 min
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
Italian
comfort

Ingredients

400gbeef mince
200gbasil
150geggplant
2 cupsrisotto rice
1 tsppecorino romano
2 tsporegano
2 tbspolive oil
to tastesalt and black pepper

Instructions

1

Season the beef mince and braise it over medium-high heat until well browned, about 4 minutes.

2

Add the eggplant, cooking until softened, about 4 minutes.

3

Stir in the pecorino romano and oregano for 3 minutes.

4

Cook the risotto rice separately, stirring in warm stock until creamy.

5

Let the beef simmer for about 6 minutes so the flavors meld.

6

Toss through the basil just before serving.

7

Serve hot over the risotto rice, garnished with fresh herbs.

Nutrition (estimated)

Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.

Calories
497
Protein
31.4g
Fat
24.9g
Carbs
37.6g
Fiber
2.9g
Sodium
86mg

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